Basketball

Seton Hall Bolsters Frontcourt with Transfer Chris Nwuli

The 6‑foot‑8 recruit brings length and upside after a modest freshman season at Rutgers

Seton Hall University has announced the addition of Chris Nwuli, a 6‑foot‑8 forward who spent his freshman year at Rutgers, as the latest piece in a busy offseason for the Pirates.

The move comes after a recruiting saga that saw Nwuli considered one of the top forwards in the 2025 class, with ESPN ranking him No. 41 nationally and 247Sports labeling him a four‑star prospect and the No. 24 power forward in the country.

Length and Potential in the Paint

Despite limited minutes, Nwuli’s physical attributes give him a defensive skill set that can disrupt opponents and a shooting range that stretches the floor.

Coaches see his development as a long‑term investment, especially after an offseason marked by graduations and portal departures.

With his arrival, the Pirates hope to solidify a frontcourt that has been thin on depth, aiming to compete more aggressively in the Big East.

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